Occasionally, grout will leave a thin film after it dries. There are grout-remover products available at most hardware stores.

Most grouts today are polymer modified, which means they have a latex in them. Use a latex grout film remover to clean the grout haze from the tile. Do not use muriatic acid.

Yes. If for example you used a Powdered Adhesive first, then you could use this only as a grout (on interior ceramic wall tiles).

Removing grout that is adhered to a tile floor can be difficult. The type of tile greatly affects the difficulty of grout removal; also, if the grout was polymer modified, it may be more difficult to remove. In general, the more porous the surface, the better grout will adhere - conversely, grout is more easily removed from dense impervious tiles (e.g. porcelain). To remove the grout, start with an alkaline cleaner and a nylon scrub pad.

Tips: "It is always a good idea to seal cement grouts. For ease of maintenance and protection against stains, the cost represents only a small part of the total job and is well worth it" Yes, The sealing of the tile and the grout joints is one of the final steps for the tiled area. The sealer is absorbed and fills in any pores which left unsealed will absorb dirt and/or stains. Usually the new installation and grout should be allowed to dry for several days prior to applying a sealer.

Floor tile adhesives (mastic) can be removed with chemical paint strippers or citric acid solvents (delemonene), which do not emit VOC fumes but are effective only on modern water-based adhesives. Mastic removers are sold in stores. We use our Lightning Strip paint & mastic remover, particularly for the old, thick, black mastic. Test it on a small area first. Avoid filling the pores in concrete with diluted mastic. Afterwards, wash the area to remove any residue.

There are many things that can cause excessive deflection in your subfloor (and consequent cracking in the tile) or you may have a perfectly sound subfloor but not have prepared the floor properly for tile. Does the thinset used match the conditions present (was a polymer additive used and if so was it appropriate for the subfloor?)

Professional cleaners have been educated in the proper care and maintenance of your tile floors. The equipment and chemicals they use, are specifically designed for these surfaces. The use of Acidic & Alkaline chemicals, along with HOT pressurized water, will effectively restore your tile and grout, to its original beauty. Proper professional cleaning will remove 95% of the dirt, and restore your floor to "like new" condition.

Wax Stripper is a super fast acting acrylic wax stripper without the undesirable vapors of ammonia. This biodegradable formula comes in a concentrated industrial strength. Dilute with water according to package directions.

You can use a hair dryer. It heats up the adhesive and allows the tile to be picked up. When the tile is up, use a wide blade putty knife and pull it out, then put the new tile down once the surface has been prepared. You should NEVER USE A HEAT GUN this emits too much heat and will damage the tile.

Unsanded tile grout is used on ceramic tile that has been installed with a grout joint width of less than 1/8 of an inch wide and should always be used on polished natural stone products. Sanded tile grout is used on tile with a grout joint width equal to or greater than 1/8 of an inch.

Granite tile floors appear the best when the tiles are butted. However, it is important to make sure the tiles are matched before setting on thinset.

Most standard thin-set mortars will reach initial cure within 24 hours, however certain job conditions could affect the final cure time required and you should always refer to and comply with the manufacturers instructions listed on the thin-set bag.

There are extra whitening agents within the product that reduce the potential for the grout to discolour. If you keep your grout lines clean and follow good working practices then the whiteness will last longer.

However it is not recommended for permanent water immersion. Ideal for grouting freshly laid tiles, ceramic and mosaic, also for regrouting old tiles.

For periodic deep cleaning of grout, a concentrated tile and grout cleaner should be used. Concentrated tile and grout cleaner is mixed with water, much like any common household cleaner. The floor should then be mopped and rinsed. Tile and grout cleaners are also available in a spray and wipe version. It is important to use a product specifically designed for grout and tile cleaning as other chemicals can bleach or stain grout.

Your grout should be suitable for external or internal conditions. It is important to wait the time recommended by the adhesive manufacturer before grouting. This minimizes dirt ingress between the pebbles and pebbles from dislodging from the adhesive. Grout small areas at a time to avoid drying out unused portions of grout.

Using a grout that is the same color as the tile will create a blended effect, making the floor more uniform in appearance. For some, this may be the desired effect. However, using a contrasting color grout will emphasize the grid layout. You don’t want to go to extreme, however, or your floor will end up looking too busy and you will tire of it quickly. The best bet for grout selection is to choose one the blends well with the tile.